Egg Tarts

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while providing a similar texture.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: half-and-half

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Half-and-half maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean offers a natural flavor boost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

Prepare the pastry dough by mixing flour, butter, sugar, and salt until crumbly.

Add water gradually and mix until the dough forms a ball.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut circles from the dough and fit them into muffin tins.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.

Heat milk and cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then remove from heat.

Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any lumps.

Pour the custard into the prepared pastry shells, filling them about 3/4 full.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the custard is set and the tops are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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